Award

Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer.

MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Award

24 Jun 2025 at 08:30

Tender

31 Mar 2025 at 08:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), a central government authority based in London, has concluded a procurement process for a technical consultancy service to support the replacement of a large freeze dryer, as part of a project to upgrade its facilities. The contracting process, initiated using an open procedure, culminated in an award notice published on 24th June 2025. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on engineering-related scientific and technical services. IPS Integrated Project Services Ltd, located in Birmingham, has been named as the supplier. Key milestones include the commencement of technical consultancy on 1st July 2025, with the contract period extending from 1st August 2025 through to 31st July 2028, and a projected maximum extent date of 31st July 2029, with provisions for renewal, should the project exceed the scheduled timeline. The award value is noted as £1,065,000 gross.

This procurement offers strategic growth opportunities for businesses specialising in technical consultancy and engineering services, with requirements such as vendor selection, specification drafting, and overseeing equipment installation and commissioning. Small and medium enterprises are particularly encouraged to engage, evidenced by their strong representation in the final stage bids. Companies with expertise in technical services and an ability to execute complex engineering projects stand to benefit, as MHRA seeks comprehensive consultancy to ensure the success of their freeze dryer upgrade initiative. Businesses capable of demonstrating social value, technical proficiency, and competitive pricing could find substantial prospects in future projects of similar scale and scope.

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Notice Title

Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer.

Notice Description

Technical Consultant to support replacement of a large freeze dryer. MHRA requires a technical consultancy to support a project focused on upgrading one existing freeze dryer and ampoule filling line. The technical consultant's tasks will include requirements gathering, specification drafting, vendor selection, contract drafting and overseeing the installation, commissioning and validation of the new equipment. The documents written by the Consultancy will be used to procure, install and commission a new Freeze Dryer and Ampoule Filling line. MHRA would like the technical consultancy support to start work 1st July 2025 and with current estimates of the timelines will be required for approx. 3 years, however there will be downtimes during this duration.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04fa71
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034582-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services

71356000 - Technical services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£888,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 May 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MEDICINES AND HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS REGULATORY AGENCY
Contact Name
Catherine Norris
Contact Email
commercial@mhra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
07929337810

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E14 4PU
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI42 Tower Hamlets
Delivery Location
TLH23 Hertfordshire CC

Local Authority
Tower Hamlets
Electoral Ward
Canary Wharf
Westminster Constituency
Poplar and Limehouse

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IPS INTEGRATED PROJECT SERVICES

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